Nucor and Primetals Technologies have successfully produced the first prime coil on a new continuous galvanizing line (CGL) at Nucor’s sheet steel mill in Berkeley County, South Carolina, marking the successful completion of the line’s commissioning phase. The milestone represents an important step in Nucor’s plans to expand its production of value-added steel products for the automotive market. The successful production of the first prime coil confirms the completion of a key stage in bringing the new galvanizing line into operation.
Continuous galvanizing lines apply a protective zinc coating to steel strip, enhancing its resistance to corrosion and making the material suitable for applications that require durability and consistent surface quality. Galvanized steel is widely used in the automotive sector, where material performance and reliability are important requirements.
The new line is part of Nucor’s broader strategy to strengthen its position in the value-added steel segment and serve the evolving requirements of automotive customers. The commissioning milestone demonstrates progress in expanding the company’s capabilities at its Berkeley County facility.
Primetals Technologies worked with Nucor on the project, bringing its expertise in steel production technology and processing lines. The successful production of the first prime coil marks the transition from the commissioning phase towards the line’s operational stage.
The development also reflects the continued focus of both companies on advancing steel manufacturing capabilities and supporting the supply of high-quality products to industrial customers. With the new facility commissioned, Nucor is taking a further step towards increasing its range of products for the automotive market. The companies have not provided further technical details or production capacity figures for the new continuous galvanizing line in the announcement.
Nucor is a US-based steel and steel products manufacturer. The company operates steel mills and related facilities and serves customers across a range of sectors, including automotive, construction, energy and manufacturing. Its operations include the production of sheet steel and other steel products for domestic and international markets.
Primetals Technologies is an engineering, plant-building and lifecycle services provider for the metals industry. The company delivers technologies, equipment and services across the steel production value chain, supporting steelmakers in improving plant performance, production processes and product quality.
